"It's causing concern for residents and they are saying that they feel intimidated by their behaviour.

"They are angry and they want to see action taken to tackle them."

PC Morley said that the force has identified a large group of youths from CCTV enquiries.

Cllr Ross said residents are feeling "intimidated" by the gangs

These youngsters have been linked to a number of incidents of antisocial behaviour, damage and theft of pedal cycles across the city centre, west Hull and Cottingham.

Most of that particular group have been formally identified and in some cases individuals will be issued with a criminal behaviour order (CBO).

PC Morley said: "Some of this group are currently under investigations for criminal offences and if they are to appear at court and are found guilty of these offences we may look at applying for a criminal behaviour order on conviction to impose restrictions on their future conduct.